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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,152.10, 4,349.92 and 1,735.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,152.10, 4,349.92 and 1,735.94 is: 2,395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,152.10 : 4,349.92 = 1,735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,152.10/4,349.92 = 1,735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,152.10x = 4,349.92 × 1,735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,152.10x = 7,551,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,551,200.12/3,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,395.61

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